JULY 2010
PUBLIX AT SEASON'S PEAK BERRIES RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
July 28, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe using at least 1 cup of raspberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of FL, GA, AL, TN, or SC, 21 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: 52 $100 Publix Super Market gift cards (ARV $5,200).
3 Runner-Up Prizes: A $100 Publix Super Market gift card each. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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PRITCHITTS' REGIONAL RECIPE COMPETITION |
DEADLINE |
July 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a recipe associated with a UK region (although you do not have to live or work in that region). It must include at least one Pritchitts ingredient. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to bona fide professional caterers or catering students in UK and Ireland only, aged 16 and over. |
PRIZES |
Regional Winners (12): a year's membership of the Craft Guild of Chefs, a Global Chef's knife worth £120, & winning recipe featured in the Pritchitts & Craft Guild of Chefs 2011 calendar. Regional Recipe Champion (chosen from the 12 regional winners): Dinner for 2 at The Dorchester's Exclusive Krug Room personally prepared by the Dorchester's Executive Chef Henry Brosi, who will be on hand to discuss the philosophy and preparation of the meal. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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AUGUST 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN: PASS THE POTATOES |
DEADLINE |
August 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe featuring potates — any type, including sweet potatoes and yams. The recipe may be for any portion of the meal and can use the potatoes in any way you dream up! |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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TASTE OF HOME: SOUTHWEST FOODS |
DEADLINE |
August 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your recipes featuring southwestern dishes (Americanized versions of Mexican food). |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — $150; 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: FAST AND FRESH-PICKED |
DEADLINE |
August 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter recipes starring the fresh produce that is available at this time of year, whether vegetables or fruit. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — 200; 4th place — $100;
8 runners-up — $25. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLEWOMEN STATE FAIR BEEF COOK-OFF |
DEADLINE |
August 2, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter recipes that have 3 oz. serving size of cooked beef in each serving of the finished dish. Two categories in each age group: New Twist on Old Favorites, and Fork Free-Hand Held. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to residents of SD. Youth Division (10 to 18 years);
Adult Division (19 and older). Finalists must provide their own transportation to the State Fair in Huron, SD on September 3, 2010 for the cook-off. |
PRIZES |
Grand prize in each category: Adult Division — $500;
Youth Division — $250. 8 Honorable Mention Awards. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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NESTLÉ BAKE OFF 2010 |
DEADLINE |
August 9, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Choose a Nestlé Kid’s Bake Off Recipe to make and take a photo of the finished product to submit as your entry. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to residents of Australia. |
PRIZES |
Prize: a KitchenAid valued at $800 AU. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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STRIDE VAULT CONTEST — PERIOD 7 |
DEADLINE |
August 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an essay in 500 characters or less (counting all characters including spaces, punctuation, numbers, etc.) describing what ridiculous idea you have always wanted to do and why. Please exercise common sense in your choice of "ridiculous idea". Contest has 11 monthly periods, each judged separately; entries do not carry over. This is the 7th period. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, 13 and older (18 in ME). |
PRIZES |
Each Monthly Prize winner will receive $5,000 awarded in the form of a check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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NORTHWEST CHERRIES "NEXT GREAT CHEF" CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
August 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your best Northwest Cherry cooking video which must be no more than 3 minutes long, and must include at least one variety of Northwest Cherries (cherries grown from the contributing NWC states of UT, ID, OR, or WA). Varieties include the Bing, Chelan, Tieton, Rainier, Lapin, Skeena, or Sweetheart cherry. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, age 5 and older. This contest is for K-12 students. |
PRIZES |
1 Grand Prize: A $2,010 “royalty fee” to be awarded in the form of a check or Visa gift card. If a winner is under the age of 18, the prize will be awarded to the winner’s parent or legal
guardian on condition that the parent or legal guardian assumes all responsibilities and
obligations of winner. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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31st ANNUAL NATIONAL OYSTER COOK-OFF CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
August 22, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your original oyster recipe that can be prepped and cooked in 1 hour or less. Use at least 1 pint of oysters or 1 dozen fresh oysters in the shell. 3 categories: Hors d'oeuvres, Soups & Stews, and Main Dishes. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to everyone, but please note that finalists are responsible for their own transportation to St. Mary's County, MD, for the cook-off October 16, 2010. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $1,300 ($1000 + $300 1st place division prize). Division Prizes (1 each/category)
1st Place: $300,
2nd Place: $200,
3rd Place: $150 . Transportation to the cook-off is not provided, but one night accomodations is supplied. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES® CONTEST: NUT DESSERTS |
DEADLINE |
August 24, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your imaginative original dessert recipes featuring nuts. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents, 14 or older. |
PRIZES |
One winner will receive a $500 check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES® CONTEST: NEW WAYS WITH SAUSAGE |
DEADLINE |
August 24, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
How do you incorporate sausage into a recipe? Enter your recipes featuring new ways to sausage — any type is eligible. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents, 14 or older. |
PRIZES |
One winner will receive a $500 check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SEPTEMBER 2010
TEXAS CO-OP POWER 6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
September 10, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your best original holiday recipes that contain pecans. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of Texas who belong to an electric co-op. If a winner is under 18, parents must sign the statement of eligibility and release of liability. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $3,000.
4 Runner-up prizes: $500 each. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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STRIDE VAULT CONTEST — PERIOD 8 |
DEADLINE |
September 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an essay in 500 characters or less (counting all characters including spaces, punctuation, numbers, etc.) describing what ridiculous idea you have always wanted to do and why. Please exercise common sense in your choice of "ridiculous idea". Contest has 11 monthly periods, each judged separately; entries do not carry over. This is the 8th period. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, 13 and older (18 in ME). |
PRIZES |
Each Monthly Prize winner will receive $5,000 awarded in the form of a check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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HEALTHY COOKING: SO BERRY DELICIOUS |
DEADLINE |
September 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe for a healthy recipe featuring summer berries. Keep the sugar minimal and feature the berries' natural sweetness! |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $600; 2nd place—
$400; 3rd place — $200; runners-up —
year's subscription to Healthy Cooking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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TASTE OF HOME: SUMMER COOKOUT |
DEADLINE |
September 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your favorite original cookout recipes: your most creativie grilled dishes, whether entrée, side dish, or dessert. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — $150; 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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OCTOBER 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN: "HOT OFF THE GRILL" |
DEADLINE |
October 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe featuring anything you cook on your grill. Any course is eligible. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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STRIDE VAULT CONTEST — PERIOD 9 |
DEADLINE |
October 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an essay in 500 characters or less (counting all characters including spaces, punctuation, numbers, etc.) describing what ridiculous idea you have always wanted to do and why. Please exercise common sense in your choice of "ridiculous idea". Contest has 11 monthly periods, each judged separately; entries do not carry over. This is the 9th period. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, 13 and older (18 in ME). |
PRIZES |
Each Monthly Prize winner will receive $5,000 awarded in the form of a check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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NOVEMBER 2010
CIA’S TOP TURKEY RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
November 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an exciting, original recipe for your leftover Thanksgiving
turkey. Include written recipe, 300-word essay discussing your creation, three photos of your finished
product. To win the People's Choice award you must also submit a 3-5 minute DVD segment about your recipe. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to freshmen entering the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in 2011. Must graduate high school by June 30, 2011 and enroll at the CIA no later than December 2011. |
PRIZES |
$10,000 scholarship for First Place, $7,500 scholarship for Second Place, $5,000 scholarship for Third Place, $3,000 scholarships for 3 Honorable Mentions, $5,000 People's Choice Award. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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STRIDE VAULT CONTEST — PERIOD 10 |
DEADLINE |
November 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an essay in 500 characters or less (counting all characters including spaces, punctuation, numbers, etc.) describing what ridiculous idea you have always wanted to do and why. Please exercise common sense in your choice of "ridiculous idea". Contest has 11 monthly periods, each judged separately; entries do not carry over. This is the 10th period. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, 13 and older (18 in ME). |
PRIZES |
Each Monthly Prize winner will receive $5,000 awarded in the form of a check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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HEALTHY COOKING: THAT'S AMORE! |
DEADLINE |
November 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe for a light and healthy Italian food. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $600; 2nd place—
$400; 3rd place — $200; runners-up —
year's subscription to Healthy Cooking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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TASTE OF HOME: 5-INGREDIENT |
DEADLINE |
November 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your best fast recipes that use no more than five ingredients. You do not need to count water, salt or pepper in your five-ingredient limit. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — $150; 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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MARZETTI uDIP PACKAGE DESIGN CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
November 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Have your parent/guardian upload an image of your design for the packaging for Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip Snack Pack Sleeve. Must be created on original package sleeve found on Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip snack packsor on template from web site. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC; but, if you are a minor in your jurisdiction of residence, your parent/legal guardian must pre-register for the Marzetti uDip Sweepstakes and submit your Contest entry on your behalf. 4 age groups: (a) 0 – 8; (b) 9-12; (c) 13-17 (d) 18+. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize (Overall best package design): iMac®, 2.66 GHz., 27” monitor with MicroSoft Office, Applecare and Photoshop; and a Canon T1i Digital Camera (ARV $3,450).
If Grand Prize winner is in grades K – 12 and the name of his/her teacher and school was included when submitting winning package design, the named school will receive a matching prize of a $5,000 donation to the Art Department. If Grand Prize winner is 18+ or a home school student, then $5,000 can be donated to the school of Grand Prize Winner’s choice.
3 Finalist Prizes (from remaining age groups): An Amazon Gift Card (ARV $100); five (5) Marzetti Apple Dip free product coupons (ARV: Up to $4.99 each coupon). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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DECEMBER 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN: "SWEET ON CORN" |
DEADLINE |
December 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe featuring corn, fresh, frozen, or canned; cornmeal and polenta recipes are also accepted. Any course is eligible. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age limits are mentioned in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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STRIDE VAULT CONTEST — PERIOD 11 |
DEADLINE |
December 14, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an essay in 500 characters or less (counting all characters including spaces, punctuation, numbers, etc.) describing what ridiculous idea you have always wanted to do and why. Please exercise common sense in your choice of "ridiculous idea". Contest has 11 monthly periods, each judged separately; entries do not carry over. This is the last period. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC, 13 and older (18 in ME). |
PRIZES |
Each Monthly Prize winner will receive $5,000 awarded in the form of a check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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EMERIL’S SMOKER BAG RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
December 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Purchase an Emeril’s Smoker Bag (Alder, Hickory, or Mesquite) and create your
own original recipe using the Smoker Bag either in the oven, in a skillet on the stovetop, on a
grill or on a campfire. (Residents of CA, FL, MD, NJ, ND and VT are not required to purchase
an Emeril’s Smoker Bag in order to enter this Contest.) |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: Cruise Coupon for cruise leaving from Miami, FL - allowing the winner to choose the cruise and the dates to suit (ARV $1,500); Dinner in Emeril’s Miami Beach Restaurant for two which will be on the night before the cruise departs (ARV $200). If won by a minor, the Prize will be awarded in
the name of a parent or guardian. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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